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Amazon, Starbucks Both Hit with Holiday Strikes

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Though small compared to each company’s total workforces, work stoppages have set uncomfortable precedents for management.

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Markets

Stock Buybacks are the Ultimate Gift for Companies in Record Year

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This month marks the end of what Goldman Sachs estimates will be a record year for stock buybacks, with a volume of roughly $930 billion.

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Industries

CEO Departures Have Reached a Record High with Almost 2,000

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In the first 11 months of the year, 1,991 CEOs have announced their departures, up 16% compared to the same timeframe last year.

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Economics

Wall Street’s New Year’s Resolution: Launch More IPOs

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No matter how you cast your ballot in the presidential election last month, recent history suggests your vote counts for IPOs.

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Advisor Upside

Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

Goldman Sachs Taps a New Generation of Leadership Ahead of Deals Boom

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Is Trump Pivoting From a Trade War to an International Tax Fight?

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Why Vanguard Took a $106M SEC Fine For Lowering Its Minimums

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